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Living Shari`ah > Muhammad
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Books on Muhammad
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The Life of The Last Prophet - Yusuf Islam
It is a two disc set consisting of a 65 minute spoken word biography of The Life Of The Last Prophet (Album) Muhammad, written and read by Yusuf Islam. The biography includes Qur'anic recitation, singing and sound effects. The story is broken into four parts and spans 33 tracks on the CD. Disc two contains three additional tracks which are Nasheeds (songs).
"The Life of the Prophet Muhammad": - translated by Prof. Trevor Le Gassick
Reviewed by Dr. Ahmed Fareed. Compiled in the Fourteenth century AD by a prominent Syrian scholar, al-Sirah al-Nabawiyyah by Ibn Kathir is a full examination, in chronological order, of the background, life and mission of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Drawn from the earliest and most reliable Arabic sources, it offers, in this English translation, the fullest available account of the historical circumstances and personalities most important in the founding of Islam.
"Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum", (The Sealed Nectar) - Saifur Rahman al-Mubarakfuri
It is considered the most authentic biography of the Prophet (pbuh) in English, and well written book. It covers pre-Arabia and the entire life of the Prophet (pbuh), specific instances when ayahs came down and analyzes some aspects of the Sirah. It has a lot of wonderful information and hours of insightful reading.
"Stories of the Prophets" - Imam Ibn Kathir
Translated by Sheikh Muhammad Mustafa Gemeiah. This classical work by the great scholar Ibn Kathir shares detailed information about the lives of the twenty-five Prophets mentioned by name in the Qur'an. Based on Islamic sources, the stories inclusively present whatever is known about these blessed individuals: the circumstances of their spreading the message, the nations where they lived, how they were treated, their unique trials and the results of their teaching. As one reads through the accounts, Allah's reasons for sending the Prophets are unveiled. The distinct style of writing makes it easy for both adults and children to understand and makes a valuable addition to a Muslim family library. It is available in either English or Arabic.
"Muhammad" - Martin Lings
This biography of Muhammad (pbuh), unlike others, is based on Arabic sources of the 8th and 9th centuries (of which some key passages are translated for the first time). It owes its freshness and directness of approach to the words of men and women who heard the Blessed Prophet speak and witnessed the events of his life. Nothing remotely comparable exists in English, or in any other European language. Really good book.
"Muhammad: A Biography of the Prophet" - Karen Armstrong
She gives the reader some background information on the time period and culture in which Islam was given its birth. Also she discusses Muhammad's life through the remainder of the book. In the final chapter, after discussing the events surrounding his death, she gives a brief overview of post-Muhammad Islam.
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